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People Are Slowly Realizing Their Auto Insurance Rates Are Skyrocketing Because Their Car Is Covertly Spying On Them (www.techdirt.com)

submitted 2 months ago by Glass0448@lemmy.today to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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[–] xthexder@l.sw0.com 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

I'd expect in most cars it's as simple as pulling a fuse for the cellular radio. But depending on how the car is designed that might break other features like the infotainment or keyless entry. It's hit or miss how any given car will react to things being unplugged.

[–] jkrtn@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago

They will record it and upload it at your next service.